Prevalance of HIV and Sex Risk Behavior in Methamphetamine Users in Cape Town

Project Objectives

The purpose of this study is to examine the prevalence of HIV infection and HIV risk behavior among 200 meth users seeking addiction treatment in Cape Town, South Africa, and to identify opportunities to integrate primary and secondary HIV prevention into addiction treatment for this population. The study is being conducted at the Tafelsig MATRIX Clinic, an outpatient substance abuse program in Mitchells Plain, one of the townships surrounding Cape Town.